Abstract
Model program standards provide foundations upon which regulatory programs can be built and continuously improved and are important in the development of an integrated food safety system (IFSS). Standards for federal, state, or local agencies do not carry the legal authority of laws, statutes, ordinances, or regulations. Rather, standards serve as a guide for agency managers in the design and management of a food safety regulatory program. As a result, regulatory agencies can measurably improve their existing programs and better focus on those factors that contribute to foodborne illness. Food protection professionals (FPPs) should be aware of the role that program standards play in the overarching goal of food safety. This, in turn, can help improve industry and consumer confidence in food protection programs and enhance uniformity within and between regulatory agencies.
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